Factor Advisors to Shutter Two PureFunds ETFs
Factor Advisors has decided to close the PureFunds ISE Diamond/Gemstone ETF (NYSEArca: GEMS) and the PureFunds ISE Mining Service ETF (NYSEArca: MSXX).…
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Diamond Miners: More Bling Than Gold Rivals
If mining exchange traded funds could express emotion, those that hold shares of gold and silver miners are probably counting the days…
A Precious Gems ETF for the Holiday Season
I do the “ETF of the Week” for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe’s MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and…
October’s 10 Best ETFs
Although defensive sectors such as consumer staples and telecom outperformed last month, October was another good month for the bulls as U.S.…
October ETF Performance Report: Stocks Hit New Highs
The government shutdown and near default miss seems all but forgotten as U.S. stocks and equity-based exchange traded funds pushed toward a…
Diversify Hard Asset Exposure with Precious Stones ETF
Hard assets are strengthening as the Fed keeps juicing the market. While precious metals are the typical choice, exchange traded fund investors…
Gemstone Miner ETF Could Be Diamond in the Rough
Despite the weakness in the commodities space, diamonds are shining, supported by the rising middle class in the emerging markets. While there…
PureFunds ETFs Track a Different Vein in Mining Industry
The market is breathing new life into miner stocks, and with exchange traded funds, investors can take a different approach to the…
A Diamond Miners ETF for Precious Gems
The market for precious gems has weakened over 2012 but they are beginning to stabilize in recent weeks, reflecting the improvements in…
FactorShares Files Miner ETFs
FactorShares, the exchange traded fund provider more commonly known for its suite of long/short strategies, is working on three new mining-related ETFs, two…